Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing last at this track, beaten just under five lengths by European after pressing forward and offering little from the turn. He was also last at Gundagai the start prior on heavy ground and has been unplaced in all 14 starts overall. Hard to build a strong case.

Returns from a lengthy spell after being beaten over 14 lengths at Sale when big odds and giving in badly before the break. His Avoca run prior was also well held, though first-time blinkers and a Cranbourne trial give some new context. Has plenty to prove fresh.

Returns from a five-month break with two trials under the belt, the latest a close second at Wodonga, and that gives him a sound platform to improve fresh. He was beaten as favourite at Canberra Acton before the spell and had been well held at Wangaratta, so the race form is not without risk. Race form is mixed, but the ratings and jockey booking give him a strong chance.

Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing fourth on debut at Wodonga, beaten just under five lengths by Tutto Finito. He was handy enough there before failing to go on, and the late gear mishap gives a little context without turning the run into a major excuse. Recent trial helps, improver this prep.

Returns from a five-month break after a poor Wodonga run, beaten over 15 lengths by Forrest Gump when fading badly late on heavy ground. His Seymour effort prior was better, finishing fifth after jumping awkwardly and leading, but he still started big odds. A recent trial helps fitness, but the form turnaround required is sizeable.

Was unwanted in the market at Echuca last start and finished last, beaten just under nine lengths after leading and being swamped late. The Bendigo run prior was also only fair, though he did keep on after beginning slowly and being bumped. Improver.

On debut. Six-year-old gelding by Sepoy out of Alex purchased for AUD $ 12,000 (Inglis 2021 Great Southern Weanling Sale). At the most recent trial finished fifth on October 24 at Albury over 900m. Looks tested in this line-up.

Makes his debut with three trials behind him, including two earlier Wangaratta seconds before a fourth at Albury two weeks ago. The 2kg claim is useful, and the family includes Pretty Wild, a city winner at 1200m, but the stable debut figures are modest. Has some grounding, but others bring stronger profiles.

Returns from a lengthy spell with a close Seymour trial placing to suggest she has been given a sound lead-in. She was bumped near the 200m when seventh at Kilmore before the break, but she had already been claimed after leading, and the Yarra Valley run prior was also well held. Place hope if forward enough.

Returns from a five-month break with the best exposed form in the race, having finished second at Hawkesbury in provincial company as a well-supported favourite when last seen. She had also been second at Kembla Grange, beaten a length after looming up on heavy ground. Looks well placed to break through despite drawing out.

Placed first-up at Albury, finishing third behind Crying Cricket after leading and keeping on, and that was a genuine step forward in race terms. Her debut fourth came in an Open at Wagga, so there is some substance for a lightly raced filly. Wide draw tempers the confidence, but she can progress.

Debuts after a close second in a Hawkesbury trial, which is the clearest pointer to race readiness in an otherwise limited profile. The family has some early-speed relevance, with Magic Anderson placing on debut at 1000m. Trial placing had merit but the wide gate will make it tough.

Returns from a three-month freshening after finishing fourth at Wodonga, beaten two and a half lengths, where she began slowly and did not quicken. The Narrandera fourth prior was fair without being sharp, and she is unplaced in three starts around 1000m. Must sharpen late to threaten.

Makes her debut from barrier 1 with a 1.5kg claim and a Wangaratta trial second, so the set-up is attractive for a first starter. The John & Chris Ledger stable has had 18 debut runners for three placings, and the trainer-sire combination has produced a 25% place rate. Profiles as a genuine winning chance on debut.